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The Best Episodes of Game of Thrones

Every episode of Game of Thrones ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Game of Thrones!

The Best Episodes of Game of Thrones

Seven noble families fight for control of the mythical land of Westeros. Friction between the houses leads to full-scale war. All while a very ancient...

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  1. 9.9/10(130.1k votes)

    #1 - The Rains of Castamere

    S3:E9

    Robb presents himself to Walder Frey, and Edmure meets his bride. Jon faces his harshest test yet. Bran discovers a new gift. Daario and Jorah debate how to take Yunkai. House Frey joins with House Tully.

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  2. 9.9/10(239.1k votes)

    #2 - Battle of the Bastards

    S6:E9

    As the Starks prepare to fight, Davos loses something dear. Ramsay plays a game. Daenerys faces a choice.

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  3. 9.9/10(171.7k votes)

    #3 - The Winds of Winter

    S6:E10

    Tyrion counsels Daenerys on the upcoming campaign. Jon and Sansa discuss their future. Trials begin in King's Landing.

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  4. 9.8/10(115.4k votes)

    #4 - Hardhome

    S5:E8

    Arya makes progress in her training. Sansa confronts an old friend. Cersei struggles. Jon travels.

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  5. 9.7/10(61.0k votes)

    #5 - Blackwater

    S2:E9

    Tyrion and the Lannisters fight for their lives as Stannis’ fleet assaults King’s Landing.

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  6. 9.7/10(66.9k votes)

    #6 - The Lion and the Rose

    S4:E2

    Tyrion lends Jaime a hand. Joffrey and Margaery host a breakfast. At Dragonstone, Stannis loses patience with Davos. Ramsay finds a purpose for his pet. North of the Wall, Bran sees where they must go.

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  8. 9.7/10(66.1k votes)

    #7 - The Laws of Gods and Men

    S4:E6

    Stannis makes a deal with the Iron Bank of Braavos. Yara and her troops storm the Dreadfort to free Theon. Meanwhile, Daenerys meets Hizdar zo Loraq and her other supplicants. And the day of Tyrion's trial has come where Tyrion faces his father.

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  9. 9.7/10(66.7k votes)

    #8 - The Mountain and the Viper

    S4:E8

    Unexpected visitors arrive in Mole's Town. With assistance from Theon, Ramsay proves himself to his father, Lord Bolton. Littlefinger's motives are questioned when Sansa reveals the fate of Lysa Arryn to other lords of the Vale. Daenerys finds out a secret about Jorah Mormont. Tyrion's fate is decided.

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  10. 9.7/10(57.8k votes)

    #9 - The Children

    S4:E10

    Circumstances change after an unexpected arrival from north of the Wall. Dany must face harsh realities. Bran learns more about his destiny. Tyrion sees the truth about his situation.

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  11. 9.7/10(84.4k votes)

    #10 - The Door

    S6:E5

    Tyrion seeks a strange ally. Bran learns a great deal. Brienne goes on a mission. Arya is given a chance to prove herself.

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  12. 9.7/10(100.6k votes)

    #11 - The Spoils of War

    S7:E4

    Daenerys fights back. Jaime faces an unexpected situation. Arya comes home.

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  13. 9.6/10(56.9k votes)

    #12 - Baelor

    S1:E9

    Robb goes to war against the Lannisters. Jon finds himself struggling on deciding if his place is with Robb or the Night's Watch. Drogo has fallen ill from a fresh battle wound. Daenerys is desperate to save him.

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  14. 9.6/10(59.5k votes)

    #13 - The Watchers on the Wall

    S4:E9

    Jon Snow and the Night's Watch face a big challenge.

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  15. 9.5/10(46.9k votes)

    #14 - And Now His Watch Is Ended

    S3:E4

    Trouble brews among the Night's Watch at Craster's. Margaery takes Joffrey out of his comfort zone. Arya meets the leader of the Brotherhood. Varys plots revenge on an old foe. Theon mournfully recalls his missteps. Daenerys deftly orchestrates her exit from Astapor.

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  16. 9.4/10(49.4k votes)

    #15 - Fire and Blood

    S1:E10

    With Ned dead, Robb vows to get revenge on the Lannisters. Jon must officially decide if his place is with Robb or the Night's Watch. Daenerys says her final goodbye to Drogo.

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  17. 9.4/10(52.4k votes)

    #16 - The Dance of Dragons

    S5:E9

    Stannis confronts a troubling decision. Jon returns to The Wall. Mace visits the Iron Bank. Arya encounters someone from her past. Dany reluctantly oversees a traditional celebration of athleticism.

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  18. 9.4/10(73.5k votes)

    #17 - The Dragon and the Wolf

    S7:E7

    A meeting is held in King's Landing. Problems arise in the North.

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  19. 9.3/10(42.5k votes)

    #18 - Valar Morghulis

    S2:E10

    Tyrion awakens to a changed situation. King Joffrey doles out rewards to his subjects. As Theon stirs his men to action, Luwin offers some final advice. Brienne silences Jaime. Arya receives a gift from Jaqen. Dany goes to a strange place. Jon proves himself to Qhorin.

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  20. 9.2/10(54.3k votes)

    #19 - Home

    S6:E2

    Bran trains with the Three-Eyed Raven. In King’s Landing, Jaime advises Tommen. Tyrion demands good news, but has to make his own. At Castle Black, the Night’s Watch stands behind Thorne. Ramsay Bolton proposes a plan, and Balon Greyjoy entertains other proposals.

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    Writer:Dave Hill
  21. 9.1/10(42.6k votes)

    #20 - A Golden Crown

    S1:E6

    While recovering from his battle with Jamie, Eddard is forced to run the kingdom while Robert goes hunting. Tyrion demands a trial by combat for his freedom. Viserys is losing his patience with Drogo.

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    Writer:N/A
  22. 9.1/10(43.1k votes)

    #21 - You Win or You Die

    S1:E7

    Robert has been injured while hunting and is dying. Jon and the others finally take their vows to the Night's Watch. A man, sent by Robert, is captured for trying to poison Daenerys. Furious, Drogo vows to attack the Seven Kingdoms.

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  23. 9.1/10(39.4k votes)

    #22 - Mhysa

    S3:E10

    Bran and company travel beyond the Wall. Sam returns to Castle Black. Jon says goodbye to Ygritte. Jaime returns to King's Landing. The Night's Watch asks for help from Stannis. Daenerys waits to see if she is a conqueror or a liberator.

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  24. 9.1/10(51.2k votes)

    #23 - Mother's Mercy

    S5:E10

    Stannis marches. Dany is surrounded by strangers. Cersei seeks forgiveness. Jon is challenged.

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  25. 9.1/10(53.9k votes)

    #24 - The Queen's Justice

    S7:E3

    Daenerys holds court. Tyrion backchannels. Cersei returns a gift. Jaime learns from his mistakes.

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  26. 9.0/10(43.2k votes)

    #25 - The Wolf and the Lion

    S1:E5

    Catelyn has captured Tyrion and plans to bring him to her sister, Lysa Arryn, at The Vale, to be tried for his, supposed, crimes against Bran. Robert plans to have Daenerys killed, but Eddard refuses to be a part of it and quits.

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Best Episodes Summary

"The Rains of Castamere" is the best rated episode of "Game of Thrones". It scored 9.9/10 based on 130088 votes. Directed by David Nutter and written by David Benioff, D. B. Weiss, it aired on 6/2/2013. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Battle of the Bastards".